Private Forest Therapy sessions are a chance for you to schedule at a time and location that works for you, either by yourself or with a small group of friends, co-workers, family, or others with whom you’d like to share this special experience.

Solo 1:1 forest therapy can be a powerful restorative experience if you’re experiencing stress, going through a transition, feeling disconnected, or —my special interest—experiencing chronic pain or other medically unexplained symptoms. I have additional trainings in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Somatic Attachment Therapy, and Holistic Life Coaching that help inform and guide my 1:1 sessions. (See more info about my somatic-based forest therapy approach.)

I recently added an option for 1:1 remotely-guided forest therapy over Zoom, for people who don’t live nearby, who have limited time, limited ability to travel, or for whatever reason want to try a more affordable, accessible option.

Small group private forest therapy can be a lovely way for friends or family to mark a milestone, or for co-workers and other peers to have a unique bonding experience.

For groups larger than 5 people, contact me with details, and I can provide you with an individualized quote based on a few factors, like whether or not we will need a permit.

Site options*:

• LaBagh Woods (NW Chicago)

• Thaddeus (Ted) Lechowicz Woods (NW Chicago)

• Caldwell Woods / Bunker Hill (NW Chicago)

• Harbert-Payne Park (Evanston)

• various lakefront locations (Evanston)

• Glenview Woods (Glenview)

• Blue Star Memorial Woods (Glenview)

• Linne Woods (Morton Grove)

• Ryerson Woods (Lake County, IL)

• A different site near you (for an additional fee, depending on distance and whether it would require an advance site scouting visit.

*The appointment booking will ask you which area you’d prefer (NW Chicago forest preserve, Evanston lakefront or park, or northern suburban forest preserve), and I’ll make a recommendation from this list based on factors like group size, time of year, time of day, etc.

2024 Weekday* Pricing for Private Forest Therapy Sessions:

• 1-person, 1.5 hours, $125 

• 2-person, 2 hours, $140 ($70 per person)

• 3-person, 2 hours, $150 ($50 per person)

• 4-person, 2 hours, $180 ($45 per person)

• 5-person, 2 hours, $200 ($40 per person)

• Groups larger than 5 people may require a site permit and special planning, so please contact me to discuss pricing based on your group’s needs.

*I aim to schedule most of my private sessions during weekday daytime and evenings, both because (a) weekdays tend to be less crowded in the forest and (b) I like to keep my weekends available for family and friends. If you’d like to schedule on a weekend, contact me for limited availability; I charge an additional $100 for weekend sessions.